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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 17 months earlier than the SD4000 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the SD4000 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SD1200 IS SD4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SD4000 IS SD1200 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD4000 IS

 SD1200 IS SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SD4000 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and SD4000 IS.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
25
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $300